Annie's Coming Out (1984)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Gil Brealey

Writers:

Chris Borthwick (writer)
Rosemary Crossley (book)

Release Date:

12 April 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Angela Punch McGregor in her most stunning performance to date

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film | Based On Book | Character Name In Title

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Angela Punch McGregor	...	Jessica Hathaway
Drew Forsythe	...	David
Liddy Clark	...	Sally Clements
Monica Maughan	...	Vera Peters
Philippa Baker	...	Sister Waterman
Tina Arhondis	...	Annie O'Farrell
Mark Butler	...	Doctor John Monroe
John Frawley	...	Harding
Wallas Eaton	...	Dr. Rowell (as Wallace Eaton)
Lyn Collingwood	...	Mrs. O'Farrell
Laurie Dobson	...	Mr O'Farrell
Carl Bleazby	...	Bill Hathaway
Esme Melville	...	Mrs. Arnold
Judith Graham	...	Mrs. Hathaway
Alistair Duncan	...	Hopgood

Also Known As:

A Test of Love (USA)

Runtime:

96 min | UK:93 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Film Australia

Incredible

Amazing, heartwarming yet tragic film based on the true story of Annie O'Farrell, from her outstanding novel of the same name, written in collaboration with Hathaway. It's difficult to believe this form of `treatment' existed until 1980 - but it did, and it would be far too idealistic and optimistic to suppose it doesn't still occur elsewhere. The story is also documented in the Victorian Supreme Court records. McGregor does a wonderful job in her role as the committed Hathaway, and deservedly won the AFI's Best Actress award in 1984. 7/10.